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CBRN officers for the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency SWAT team examine drones used in a chemical attack scenario during a joint drill held in Seoul on Tuesday to prepare for drone attacks. (Kim Gyoung-ho /The Hankyoreh)

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency conducted a joint drill Tuesday to prepare for potential drone attacks at the Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul.

Six private and public entities participated in the joint drill, including the Republic of Korea Army’s Capital Defense Command, the National Fire Agency, the Ministry of Environment and Hansei University.

Drones deployed for a Tuesday joint drill to prepare for drone attacks fly above the Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul. (Kim Gyoung-ho /The Hankyoreh)

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency plans to share the results of the joint drill with relevant government agencies to implement response measures to drone attacks.

A police dog searches a car for explosives during a joint anti-drone terror drill on Tuesday. (Kim Gyoung-ho /The Hankyoreh)

By Kim Gyoung-ho, staff photographer

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